Domestic and sexual slavery are being used as weapons of war – and the victims are too often forgotten.
Malcolm Turnbull gave a speech to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington that focused on global security and trade.
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There is little of Gareth Evans’ sweeping analysis in the cabinet papers of 1990-91 of a rapidly changing world order or of his vision of good international citizenship.
Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s tale of rural Scottish change between the world wars is anything but narrowly focused. It speaks to our universal sense of injustice and fairness.
Central to Islamic State’s propaganda is the idea of a final battle between the West and the armies of Islam.
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With such an even split among the public and political leaders, here are five reasons why now is not the right time to be putting boots on the ground in Syria.
John Kerry and 20 diplomats came together Saturday to seek a way toward peace in Syria. A former Indian ambassador to Syria believes good progress was made.
Australia recently extend its bombing missions in the Middle East to the skies over Syria.
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Assembled at the cost of billions of dollars, Iraq’s army has never amounted to much – and it’s not the first foreign-built military to fail so spectacularly.
On the Banks of the Tigris is a story of culture triumphing over an oppressive regime.
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Award-winning documentary film On the Banks of the Tigris explores the influence of Iraqi Jewish musicians in the cultural life of Iraq and paints a portrait of a country that was once a thriving multicultural centre.
Rouhani’s hand grows stronger thanks to Iran’s cooperation with Russia.
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